Help Finding Telescopic Crankbait Rod

[BassMaster#1]

I had a 7'9" kistler micro magnesium ts crankbait rod that broke on my last outing. I sent it back to tackle warehouse for a replacement, but just received an email they don't carry the rod anymore. My $120 was refunded but now I'm in the market for a new rod. Wish I could just find this rod again for the same price I played for it.

Maybe someone can help me find another perfect crankbait rod. Needs to be under $150 somewhere in the 7'6" to 7'10", telescopic and handle 6xd and dd22. Would also prefer split grip and micro. Thanks for the help

[BassMaster#1]

No one have any recommendations?

[Packard]

The only one I know of is the BPS Crankin' Stik. 

[flyfisher]

I have never seen or used a telescoping rod so no advice other than go get another Kistler.....I have a kistler helium and they are now on sale for today only apparently....

http://www.kistlerrods.com/

[The Next KVD]

Why didn't you send it to Kistler for warranty.  They probably would've fixed it or shipped a new comparable model (if its discountinued).  I didn't even know they made telescopic cranking sticks.

[BassMaster#1]

I called kistler today, but the don't make the rod anymore. Cast away makes a 7'11" telescopic rod but its a M power casting rod and not glass. Not sure if it would do what I want. Guess I could check out the cranking stick but that rod isn't glass either. Any use it before?

[78Staff]

I've been researching cranking rods (for deep cranking) the past few weeks, and unfortunately the only telescopic model I recall is the BPS stick.  Not saying there isn't another one, but there are relatively few TRUE deep cranking rods with split grips and micros to begin with, telescopic or not.

 

That being said, pretty much everyone will agree, that for the money (esp when found on sale) the crankin stick is a decent rod.  But, it's not glass, not a split grip, and not micro guide'd , so you will need to make a few decisions on what is more important to you.

 

The Denali Jadewood J903CB is supposed to be a sweet DD22 rod, and is 7-6, split/micro's. It was on my short list, along with looking at the BPS, the W&M Skeet/Clunn models, the Tour KVD (also micros), and the SC Mojo Big Cranker.  But I decided to go with a Dobyns 765CB Glass in the end.

[BassMaster#1]

I've been researching cranking rods (for deep cranking) the past few weeks, and unfortunately the only telescopic model I recall is the BPS stick.  Not saying there isn't another one, but there are relatively few TRUE deep cranking rods with split grips and micros to begin with, telescopic or not.

 

That being said, pretty much everyone will agree, that for the money (esp when found on sale) the crankin stick is a decent rod.  But, it's not glass, not a split grip, and not micro guide'd , so you will need to make a few decisions on what is more important to you.

 

The Denali Jadewood J903CB is supposed to be a sweet DD22 rod, and is 7-6, split/micro's. It was on my short list, along with looking at the BPS, the W&M Skeet/Clunn models, the Tour KVD (also micros), and the SC Mojo Big Cranker.  But I decided to go with a Dobyns 765CB Glass in the end.

Thanks 78Staff. I did have the cranking stick from BBS, but took it back when I found the kistler. The BBS was a good rod just didn't like how fat the handle was. I guess I'm going to pick me up one again in the 7'10" because they are so cheap and I don't have room for anything thing longer than 7'. I heard the Dobyns and Denali are great cranking rods not so much for skeets and Mojo cranking rods. Tackleware house has a phoenix rod I was looking at and the W&M Clunn cranking rod for like $60. Any ways thanks and enjoy that fine cranking stick.